This is an internal memo sent on 25 June 2008 by John Thompson to some or all Symantec employees. Purpose is to inform employees of SYMPAC, a Political Action Committee "sponsored" by Symantec (US maker of anti-virus software and other computer security needs). Thompson explains the PAC's purpose, describes how it is governed and encourages everyone to tithe part of their paycheck. Without their collective donations, he says, SYMPAC will fail and Symantec's voice will not be "heard loud and clear in Washington, DC and our state capitals."

This email is an example of why Political Action Committee contributions from corporations should be illegal. This is an email that was sent around to management. VPs, and management are pressured to donate to this PAC.

Saying Symantec wants money to lobby for green IT. This is a joke because they can do that on their own. Why would they need to lobby the government to allow them to pursue green IT?

A technology company like Symantec, or Microsoft wants more H1B visas to bring in cheaper labor.

They may be lobbying to support John McCain's idea to cut corporate taxes from 25% to 35%.

At any rate, an individual person's voice is being silenced by a PAC such as this. If I want to support an issue or a politician, I can donate to directly on my own. If someone donates to this PAC, they don't know where the money is going or what it's going support.